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in* wcttbeRRY SUN FRIDAY, JUNE 31, 194S SPECTATOR It surprises us to learn that this country is spending more than two and a third billion dollars a year as direct and indirect cost of occupy ing parts of Europe. Let us smile over that, too. One may wonder why Northern Africa and Eastern and Southern Africa have not produced enough to feed part of Europe. One may also wonder why France hasn’t produced more foodstuffs. Indeed why hasn’t Germany harvested a sub stantial crop ? Where is Romania in all this? For a long time 1 thought those nations were just loafing, and loafing at our expense. It appears, however, that our Gov ernment has preferred to put the burden on us, rather than take measures to make those countries self-sapporting. Well, we ought to laugh this off because our people are not resolved to do anything but follow a course of muddling. We are willing to respond to calls for money, food, and credits rather than look at the facts. E. Coke Bridges of Heath Springs and George Bell Timmer man, Jr., of Lexington are newly announced candidates for Lieuten ant Governor. I do not know Mr. Timmerman, though I remember his grandfather, once State Treasurer, and his father, Federal Judge Geo. Bell Timmerman. Mr. Timmerman comes from a family well known ir our public life, both father and grandfather having rendered dis tinguished service in the State. 1 may be telling a tale out of school, but a State Judge of long service, and excellent service, told me that Judge Timmerman (now on the Fed eral bench) was the ablest trial lawyer v.'ho had appeared before his court. E. Coke Bridges is a man of sol id merit and wide experience in pub lic affairs and in private business. He has been honored by his fellow- wnsmen and by the great county of Lancaster. When I mentioned him one day to a Veteran of the First World War, the veteran said at once, “I know that man and I’m going to write to him right away” We are bringing out a number of good men. As I remarked some time ago, the office of Lieutenant Governor can be made a useful office. It isn’t necessary for the Lieutenant Governor to hope that the Govern or will go to the Senate, or to some other federal job, so that he may be useful; he can be highly useful as presiding officer of the Senate; he can appoint committees, includ ing the Finance Committee and the Free Conference Committees. This is a power of great importance. He should refuse—and he should reso lutely refuse—to sign any bobtail ed bill. He can refuse to sign any bill that is clearly unconstitutional. Yes, the Lieutenant Governor can be a useful man to the State, if he will hold his office in high re spect—and perform its duties ac cordingly. We ought to ask the candidates for Lieutenant Governor for a platform. If any man will merely be one of the boys, he will not be worth his salt. The Lieuten ant Governor does not owe his posi tion to the Senate; he is the chos en man of the electorate; let his rise to the occasion. I’ve spoken frequently of Consti tutional Government; and we hear the cry that we should return to Constitutional government and Con stitutional processes. What is a Constitution ? Why have one ? Let us confine ourselves to the Nation al and State Constitutions an omit references to Britain, France and other nations. A Constitution is a written char ter from the people to their gov ernment. It sets forth certain rights of the people and certain ob ligations of the government. It also sets out certain limitations on the scope of the government’s powers. The Constitution is higher than any department of government. Therefore any law which is outside the spirit and intent of the Consti tution is invalid. But only a court decision can determine whether an act of the Executive v,r Legislature is opposed to the Constitution. All acts are valid until set aside by a court. Unfortunately the courts have sometimes played fast and loose with the Constitution, thereby breaking faith with the people and endangering government by the people, our so-called democracy. Citizens should be ready to chal lenge in the press and in the court every violation of the Consti tution, whether by Executive or Legislature. If the Courts fail to enforce the Constitution in cases brought before them, the case should be re-submitted to the Court (or appealed) with an en lightened and militant public senti ment to support the new hearing. I do not like to harp on this, but our Legislature so frequently vio lates the Constitution that we might almost throw it out of the winodw. Either let us respect and observe the Constitution or let us repeal the whole document. ,The Government of the Nation has developed a practice of substi tuting the President's wishes and whims for the Constitution. The Congress tamely bowed in subser vience to the President and the Su preme Court usually gives the whole thing its solemn benediction, though it has become a solmen farce and the most subversive influence ever known in this country. What are the issues of our State campaign? Prohibition will be one; State liquor Stores will be another; a White man’s government will be uppermost, even if it must be thrashed out in the General Election. A great many South Carolinians are disgusted with pussyfooting and appeasing, they are ready for a clearcut and affirmative attitude. More economical administration of the State government is becoming desirable. Instead of a definite policy of growth South Carolina has spread out in every direction as a spender but has done very little to stimulate economic development. As a spender we are up-to-date, but as a thrifty steward of far vision we are failures. There will be advocates of a more liberal contribution by the State to the Counties and to the towns, with a mandatory reduction of local taxes. The State has no property tax now, but counties have more than fifty mills and some towns have equally as much. Some further limitation may have to be put on County and town expendi- tures, something with teeth in it. Bond issues should be more care fully studied; and no bond issues should be initiated by any Legisla- tive Delegation. Several Negroes appeared before Democratic Enrollment Committees in Columbia and wished to enrol) for the Democratic Primary. It ap pears that one or more enrolled in one club. The rule prescribes that the South Carolina Democratic Party shall be composed of White citizens. The Negroes expected to be re jected, but made their application as a basis for Federal action. There is no ill feeling, so far as appears; the Negroes are exploring the sit uation in order to determine their “Rights”. No one objects to the exploration; but the question is whether the White people have rights. White people of the South have been the principal friends of the Negroes; it remains t 0 be seen what may result from the effort of Ne.- groes to coerce the South Carolina White people, with Government aid. The White people of the South ought to stand together for a White Democracy, Government or no Government, jail or no jail. Just as England failed to crush the Irish, so the Government can’t crush the South. The National Government failed even to save the Nation from the dislocation and disaster of a great series of strikes. It could not force John Lewis’ hand because he stood out like a. rock. Well, if we have as much determination as Ja)*n Lewis let us see if the Northern Democratic Party can crush the White People of the South. In this issue we should stand by the offi cials of the South Carolina Demo cratic Party as long as the Party stands squarely on the issue of a Democratic Party for White people, only. COUNTY HOSPPTAL RECEIVES MANY USEFUL CONTRIBUTIONS The Newberry County Hospital acknowledges with thanks receipt of the following donations: Mrs. Guy Whitener, Two gallons buttermilk each week. Mrs. Walter Ringe”, Seven dozen eggs. Farmers Hatchery, Turkey eggs. Mrs. E. S. Shealy, president, Po- mari club, 5 bath towels, 14 cakes toilet soap, 3 quarts peaches, 1 qt. kraut, X pint blackberries, 4 cans tomatoes, 2 cans butterbeans, 2 cans string beans, 2 cakes toilet soap, 1 can applesauce. Marion Davis Mothers’ Club, Two electric bottle warmers, two bottle holders. For Nursery Fund: Vaughnville Club, $5.00; St. Philips Club, $5.00; Willowbrook Club, $5.00; Smyrna Club, $5.00; Trinity Club, $5.00; Mt. Pleaasnt Club, $5.00. Newberry County: Gravel for driveway. Mrs. Roland Felker: Five baby shirts and bands, four boxes Chux. Miss Carolyn L^ne: Flowers. Bush River Club: 2 dozen eggs, 2 cakes soap; 6 cans tomatoes; 1 can com, Cash $2.00. Lutheran Church of Redeemer: Cards for trays each Sunday morn ing. Dr. Von Long and Mr. G. W. Coper: 30 pounds fresh water fish. MISS FANT HONORED ON SIXTEENTH BIRTHDAY Mr. and Mrs. Metts Fant enter tained for their daughter, Delora, at a delightful dance at the Legion Hut Friday night, in honor of her sixteenth birthday. They greeted the guests at the door while the honoree pinned on dainty favors tied with blue ribbon bearing the dates 1930-1940. Greens consisting of pine, ivy and white striped enonymus were used effectively in Vie mantel with vases of blue hydrangeas and white lilies. Misses Betty Floyd and Doris Dominick served punch and cookies throughout the evening from a beautifully decorated table of ivy and nandina leaves, the cake with blue candles being part of the dec orations. Others who assisted Mr. and Mrs. Fant were Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Hornsby, Mrs. Bulter Holmes, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Floyd, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Ro-berts, Miss Mary Wheeler, Jim Wheeler, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Seth Meek, and Doyle Long. Out-of-town guests were Metts Fant, Jr., of Charleston, and Miss Margie Helms of Lancaster. I bought a wooden whistle and it wooden whistle. I bought a steel whistle and it steel wooden whistle. And I bought a lead whistle, and it steel wooden lead me whistle, I bought a tin whistle. Now I tin whistle all the time. Summer aportt are in the offing for Dusty Anderson, Columbia star, as she steps out in a one-piece play- suit of cornflower blue cotton. Fashion features of the playsuit, the National Cotton Council says, are the softly-padded cap sleeves, and the button line which runs from neckline to pantie-shorts. IRON TONIC TAKE; s R. DRUGGIST A I II ilAS/lP To The Merchants We have coming i n this week fresh shipments of Cigars, Can dies, Gums, Saccharine Tablets, Poultry Feeds, Etc. Stocks are very limited, but come to see us and we will do all that we can for you. You will find a cordial wel come at our Warehouse at all times. PLENTY OF PARKING SPACE R. Derrill Smith WHOLESALE GROCER 910 Main St. Newberry, S. C. RADIO AND TELEVISION SALES - SERVICE We Specialize in— PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS AND SOUND EQUIPMENT Sale of for Rental INTER-OFFICE COMMUNI CATION SYSTEMS Geo. N. Martin 1303 Friend St. Phone 74-J Directly Opposite Post Office The Board of Commissioners of Newbeigy County will receive seal ed bids by 12:00 o’clock A. M., on the 21st day of June 1946 on the following list of tires. 1 beg your pardon, but what is your name?” the hotel clerk asked. “Name!” echoed the indignant guest, who had just signed the reg ister with a great flourish. “Don’t you see my signature there on the register?” “I do,” answered the clerk. “That’s what aroused my curiosity.” Customer: “Have you a book en titled, ‘Man, the Master of the Home’?” Salesgirl: “The fiction department is on the other side, sir.” Army Doctor: “Have you any phy. steal defects?” Selectee: “Yes, sir. No guts.” Of course it makes a difference what foods you eat. . . and what you serve your family! Plan your meals around those basic foods which are so essential to health and well-being. You’!! find them more economical, better at the M System Store. We have installed handy push carts for your convenience. STORE Robert F. Hill Frazier Lominack Number Sizes Ply 4 6.50x20 8 10 7.00x20 10 10 7.50x20 10 4 8.25x20 10 Please specify your “S” tires along with bid. Address your bid to Newberry County Board of Commissioners, Newberry, S. C. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids. EUGENE H. SPEARMAN, County Supervisor. 14-21st TELEPHONE 269-M HOURS: 9:00 TO 12:00 1:00 TO 5:30 Dr Z. Cecil Lynch OPTOMETRIST 1304 MAIN STREET NEWBERRY, S. C. Loans! ON REAL ESTATE AUTOMOBILES AND PERSONAL PROPERTY NEWBERRY INSURANCE AND REALTY CO. NED PURCELL, Manager TELEPHONE 197 Exchange Bank Building Fender & Body Work Have your Fenders and Body straighten ed by Expert Body^ Men. Complete Re- upholstery service and Painting. Davis Motor Company 1515-1517 Main Street Announcements FOR CONGRESS I hereby announce myself as a candidate for re-election to Congress from the Third Congressional Dist rict of South Carolina and pledge my self to abide by the rules of our Democratic Primary. * BUTLER B. HARE. *>. FOR CONGRESS I hereby announce myself as a candidate for re-election to Congress from the Third Congressional Dist rict of South Carolina and pledge myself to abide by the rules of our Democratic Primary. W. J. BRYAN DORN. MAGISTRATE DIST. NO. 2 I hereby announce my candidacy for Magistrate Dist. No. 2 (Newber ry) and pledge myself to abide the results of the Democratic Primary election. J. B. COWARD. FOR MAGISTRATE DISTRICT 2 I hereby announce myself a can didate for reelection to the office of Magistrate of District 2 and pledge myself to abide the rules of the Democratic primary. LONNIE M. GRAHAM. COMMISSIONER DIST. NO. 1 I hereby announce myself a candi date for reelection to the office of Commissioner of District No. 1 and pledge myself to abide the rules of the Democratic primary. WILBER EPPS. MAGISTRATE DISTRICT NO. 3 I am candidate for Magistrate of District No. 3, subject to the miles of the Democratic Primary. I have had four years experience as Magis trate of No. 10 Township. CLAUDE WILSON. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I hereby announce myself a candi date for reelection to the House of Representatives from Newberry County and pledge myself to abide by the rules of the Democratic Party. THOMAS H. POPE. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I hereby announce myself a candi date for reelection to the House of Representatives from Newberry County and pledge myself to abide by the rules of the Democratic Party. R. AUBREY HARLEY. FOR MAGISTRATE DIST. NO. 4 (Pomaria) I hereby announce myself a can didate for x-eelection to the office of Magistrate, Pomaria, District No. 4, and pledge myself to abide the re sults of the Democratic Primary. W. D. HATTON. FOR GAME WARDEN I hereby announce myself a can didate for reelection to the office of Game Warden, and pledge myself to abide the results of the Democratic primary. G, HERMAN WISE. MAGISTRATE -CHAPPELLS I hereby announce myself a candi date to the office of Magistraite, Chappells, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary, and pledge my self to abide tfie results of the Demo cratic primary. A. LAMAR DOMINICK. WANTED TO BUY—A six foot elec- trie ice box. Phone 88. c FOR SALE—Used dining room suit, one laundry heater and 30 gallon water tank. Phone 88. c COMBINE—JUST RECEIVED OLI- VER NO. 2 COMBINE (Small). DAVIS MOTOR COMPANY. J7tnf HOUSE FOR SALE — Six room house on Adelaide street with wat er , and lights. Apply to Lenore Broadus. Phone 345. J7-ltp FOR SALE—About 300 bushels of 1945 crop oats, also about 150 bush els corn in the ear. Priced to sell. Please bring sacks. Contact MRS. L. C. DERRICK, Little Mountain, S. C. M24-3tp W ANT TO BUY— Geese, Ducks, Rabbits, Pigeons, Bantams. R. DERRILL SMITH, Wholesale Gro cer, Newberry, S. C. 3-8tn WANTED—Scrap iron, brass, cop per, lead, zinc, aluminum, pewter, old batteries, radiators, all kinds of rags, old waste cotton, mattress cot ton. Also old feather beds and pil lows filled with goose or duck fea thers. We also have a nice line of groceries. W. H. Sterling, Vincent street. WANTED—HOGS—wUl pay $14.40 ceiling price for top hogs. Will buy anything from 100 to 300 lbs. Price according to grade. THE NEWBERRY ABATTOIR. BARBECUE AT JOLLY STREET Barbecue at Jolly Street July 4th. Proceeds for the Jolly Street Ball Club. May 29-Jy4c Chills? fever out ro MALARIA? 666 acts AT ONCf to r« ■ liovo ... used by millions for yeors . . . try it! SAFI - QUICK - SUM CAUTION-Use Only As Directed Keep up with the times! It is be coming more and more important that you have a pilot’s license. Your future job will demand it. Be the man that gets ahead. Start your training now with .a licensed CAA and ex-army in structor with over 2400 hours in structing experience. Shealy’s Flying Ser. NEWBERRY AIRPORT E O. SHEALY, MGR. Counting on Voting This Year? Get your name on your precinct club book this very day. Do not delay. En rolment times expires June 25 and there can be no extension. This is a most important year politically in South Carolina. Grave issues are pend ing. Your vote is needed. Enroll Today, We Urge You v. Qualifications for membership in the Democratic party of South Carolina: Must be 18 years of age, or shall become so proir to November 5. 1946. Must be a white Democrat, and a citizen of the United States and of this State. Must have resided in the State two years, in the coun ty six months, and in the club district 60 days proir to August 13, 1946 (school teachers and ministers excepted). Must be able to read and write, and interpret the Constitution of this State. Tom B. Pearce, State Chairman James B Hunter, Jr., State Secty.